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Lawn Tractor · 1975Unverified
John Deere 212
John Deere 212 — 200 Series · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 212 is a lawn tractor with a rated output of 12 hp, positioning it in the middle of its class for power. Manufactured from 1975 to 1987, the 212 features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive via a 4-speed gearbox. Its listed weight is 312 kg, and it is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
12 hp
Weight
312 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
72 rows
Recorded power
12 hp
Recorded weight
312 kg
Transmissions
4-speed variator
Production years
1975-1987
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $3,239 in 1983Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank13.2 LReference
Kohler K301AQSReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement29.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)8.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Idle RPM1700-3500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference
Oil change25 hReference
Image courtesy of Jim H.Reference
Transmission
4-speed variatorReference
TransmissionPeerless 2300Reference
Typebelt-driven variatorReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity1.7 LReference
Oil typeAM30200SAE90Reference
Oil typeAM30200Reference
Oil typeSAE90Reference
Four-speed gear transmission with mechanical variable drive.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmanualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 cmReference
Weight312 kgReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference
Length171 cmReference
Width105 cmReference
Height106 cmReference
John Deere 212 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
212 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate below the steering column.Reference
212 Serial Numbers
197530001Reference
197655001Reference
197770001Reference
197880001Reference
197995001Reference
1980120001Reference
1981155001Reference
1982190001Reference
1983222001Reference
1984285001Reference
1985315001Reference
1986360001Reference
1987420001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
46" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
The 212 was compatible with the John Deere model 31 tiller.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
